Amid long-standing uncertainty and a crisis of confidence in Bangladesh's banking sector, a noticeable shift is taking place: depositors are increasingly prioritizing the financial strength and governance of banks over high interest rates. Recent deposit growth patterns and non-performing loan (NPL) statistics reveal this emerging trend, analysts say, which serves both as an opportunity and ...more

The post-election government will face its biggest challenge in reviving investment and creating jobs, according to leading think tank Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The research organisation also stressed that controlling inflation must be the new administration's top priority.These observations were made at a press conference titled “Multidimensional Risks in Bangladesh's Economy at the Electoral ...more

Uncertainty surrounding the merger scheme of five Islamic banks has left a large number of current and savings account holders unable to withdraw their money, triggering anxiety among depositors and crowding at bank branches across the country. Despite assurances from Bangladesh Bank that general depositors’ interests will be protected, ambiguities in the implementation of the ...more

Regaining stability in Bangladesh’s banking sector is critical to restart business operations and economic activities nationwide, says Dr. Arifur Rahman, Chairman of The Premier Bank PLC, in an exclusive interview with Daily Industry yesterday at the bank’s head office in Banani.“The banking sector has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, particularly due to the historic ...more

The Capital, Asset, Management, Earning, Liquidity and Sensitivity to the market risk (CAMELS) Rating of different commercial banks of Bangladesh, based on the performance as on June 2025, are as follows. Serial makes on the basis of performance and first local then foreign banks.Strong or ‘A-Class’ BanksNo bank has been rated as ‘Strong’Satisfactory or ‘B-Class’ ...more

The primary focus of the central bank as the supervisor of the banking system is to maintain the stability of the banking system and the economy as a whole. As a result of prudent and planned policy actions by the central bank, the economy of Bangladesh experienced a resilient recovery from the economic shocks of ...more

Review the key components of CAMELS rating, understand their meaning and their application to commercial banks. There are six elements:Capital adequacyAsset qualityManagement efficiencyEarningsLiquiditySensitivity to the market riskPurpose of CAMELS ratingsThe purpose of CAMELS ratings is to determine a bank’s overall condition and to identify its strengths and weaknesses:FinancialOperationalManagerialRating SystemEach bank is assigned a uniform composite ...more

For the first time in Bangladesh, state-owned bank-BASIC Bank PLC-is set to manage government housing funds at the district level, taking over responsibilities traditionally handled by the National Housing Authority. Under the new initiative, BASIC Bank will deal with the deposits and security money for government housing operations in Habiganj, including receiving fees and security ...more

Shwapno has secured sixth position among the top 15 leading brands in Bangladesh, according to recognition by the Bangladesh Brand Forum at the 17th Best Brand Award ceremony.At the same event, Shwapno was also named Best Superstore for the tenth consecutive year, reaffirming its position in the country's retail sector. The awards were presented at a ...more

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector have surged by Tk 463,000 crore under the interim government, reflecting the delayed recognition of massive loan irregularities accumulated in previous years, even as authorities claim large-scale plundering has been brought to a halt and reform measures are beginning to take effect.Bangladesh’s banking sector is facing an unprecedented burden ...more